posted in Technology
BBC: “It shouldn’t have taken a lawsuit for Meta to implement safety measures, whistleblower says”
Meta: “There’s no problem.” Also Meta after getting sued: “Here are the safety changes everyone should adopt.” 😆
www.bbc.com/news/live/cy5v0vrlp4xt?post=asset%3Ae7e3d244-bd32-430e-9144-fb60343a9ca2#postReplying to @obsidian@discuss.online
So they pay an inconsequential fine, and they will be “forced” by the government to implement age verification checks, so everybody on Facebook and Instagram will be identifiable by the MAGAs.
Gee, I feel so defended. /S
Replying to @BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today
To be fair $18 billion is not inconsequential. Meta Platform’s net income for the twelve months ending June 30, 2026 was $68.098 B so that is 26% of their net profits. A pretty severe hit.
Replying to @SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world
Paid over ten years.
Merely the cost of doing business.